There was confusion as to what ship's remains had been found. At first it was thought the shipwreck found on shore might be that of the merchant schooner Wenzell lost in 1798.
Preliminary examination of the remains in 2001 and 2002 revealed a mast step, a bracket to secure a mast to the bottom of the boat. Also, 472 stones, weighing 10,246 pounds used a s ballast were found.
There was a full excavation in 2004. because of its proximity to the water, a berm was built, but it collapsed and a second stronger one managed to hold Lake Huron's waters back. Two hundred volunteers spearheaded by the Southampton Marine Heritage Society worked on the remains.
They found it to have been built of oak, 54 feet long at the keel and 18-foot wide with two masts.
In addition, they found a small cannon, 4 cannon balls that would have been used by larger pieces and military buttons from the Royal Newfoundland regiment.
More to Come. --Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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